MIDNIGHT PRAYER (Matins)

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Psalm 96

  1. O sing to the Lord a new song;
    sing to the Lord, all the earth.
  2. Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
    tell of his salvation from day to day.
  3. Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvellous works among all the peoples.
  4. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
    he is to be revered above all gods.
  5. For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
    but the Lord made the heavens.
  6. Honour and majesty are before him;
    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
  7. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
  8. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
    bring an offering, and come into his courts.
  9. Worship the Lord in holy splendour;
    tremble before him, all the earth.
  10. Say among the nations, ‘The Lord is king!
    The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved.
    He will judge the peoples with equity.’
  11. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
    let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
  12. let the field exult, and everything in it.
    Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
  13. before the Lord; for he is coming,
    for he is coming to judge the earth.
    He will judge the world with righteousness,
    and the peoples with his truth.

Collect

Almighty God,
through your Son Jesus Christ
you overcame death and opened for us
the gate of everlasting life;
grant us to die daily to sin,
that we may evermore live with him
in the joy of his resurrection;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen.

Thanksgiving

Thank Him for 3 things that happened today (Good or Not!)

Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever.

Loving creator of all,
watch over us this night
and keep us in the light of your presence.
May our praise continually blend
with the song of all creation,
until we come to those eternal joys
which you promise in your love;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen

The Blessing

May the risen Christ grant us the joy of eternal life.
Amen